The Global Centre for Maritime Decarbonisation (GCMD) and the law firm Ashurst have formalised their partnership by signing a Coalition Partnership Agreement, committing to a long-term collaboration to accelerate the maritime industry’s decarbonisation efforts.
Through this partnership, Ashurst and GCMD will leverage on each other’s domain expertise and exchange information, in order to identify opportunities and deliver pilot projects.
Professor Lynn Loo, CEO of the Global Centre for Maritime Decarbonisation said:
We are glad Ashurst has come onboard as GCMD’s coalition partner. As a non-profit organisation, GCMD is pleased to team up with Ashurst, who is providing pro bono legal services to help GCMD advance the decarbonisation agenda in the maritime sector.”
As for Ashurst’s global ESG and sustainability partner Anna-Marie Slot, she added that “the shipping industry is a significant contributor to global climate issues.”
We are delighted to support GCMD, whose aims are to shape industry standards and identify solutions for the maritime industry, in order to encourage the reduction of cardon emissions and contribute to a more sustainable and resilient future
